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Okanagan brewery unveils special lager to support Canadian firefighters

Okanagan brewery unveils special lager to support Canadian firefighters

Logan LockhartJuly 24, 2024

A Penticton, B.C., brewery is bringing back a fan-favourite lager to pay tribute to firefighters across the nation. Cannery Brewing has unveiled its “Wildfire Dark Lager,” a limited-time release that…

B.C. wine industry cheers new wine deal uncorked with Alberta

B.C. wine industry cheers new wine deal uncorked with Alberta

Wolf DepnerJuly 20, 2024

More than 300 wineries in B.C. can once again ship wine directly to consumers in Alberta under a new agreement effective immediately. But the agreement announced Tuesday by B.C. Premier…

Tilray launches new non-alcoholic drink brand Runner’s High Brewing Co.

Tilray launches new non-alcoholic drink brand Runner’s High Brewing Co.

The Canadian PressJune 28, 2024

Tilray Brands Inc. says it’s launching a new brand of premium non-alcoholic beverages. The Canadian cannabis company says the new brand is named Runner’s High Brewing Co. It’s meant to…

A brew of ancient coca is Bolivia’s buzzy new beer, but will the world buy in?

A brew of ancient coca is Bolivia’s buzzy new beer, but will the world buy in?

Associated PressJune 13, 2024

If it were anywhere else in South America, the nondescript house with buckets of coca leaves soaking in liquid could be mistaken for a clandestine cocaine lab. But this is…

Popular Victoria brewery serves up new 4/20 beer

Popular Victoria brewery serves up new 4/20 beer

Sam DuerksenApril 23, 2024

It was looking a little like a mad scientist lab in the back of Victoria brewery Whistle Buoy as the crew prepared to celebrate 4/20 with innovation. Their latest beer,…

Tilray looks to pour resources into revitalizing alcohol brands

Tilray looks to pour resources into revitalizing alcohol brands

The Canadian PressJanuary 10, 2024

The head of Tilray Brands Inc. says he’s aiming to make the pot company a top beverage firm, in part by pouring resources into revitalizing a number of alcohol brands…

Greater Victoria cannabis stores share ‘Season’s Green-ings’ for lonely seniors

Greater Victoria cannabis stores share ‘Season’s Green-ings’ for lonely seniors

Canadian Evergreen StaffNovember 24, 2024

In an effort to help lonely local seniors feel cherished and remembered this winter, a Greater Victoria cannabis retailer has launched a special holiday campaign. ‘Letters of Love for Seniors’…

Canna-curious about travel? Where you can – and definitely should not – consume weed

Canna-curious about travel? Where you can – and definitely should not – consume weed

As more regions legalize weed and it becomes a regular fixture in many people’s lives, more are considering how the drug may fit into their travel plans. Stacker analyzed recreational…

Catnip dispensary coming to new Victoria-area pet store

Catnip dispensary coming to new Victoria-area pet store

With the legalization of cannabis products in Canada, it seems that dispensaries have sprouted up everywhere. But what about our four-legged friends? Until now you’d have been hard pressed to…

Revelstoke’s first hemp-house

Revelstoke’s first hemp-house

Canadian Evergreen StaffNovember 13, 2023

Contributed by: Connor Arsenault A recently built hempcrete house is the first of its kind here in Revelstoke and a harbinger of more climate-friendly construction methods. Hempcrete is an alternative…

Food delivery robots hit Canadian sidewalks, but many challenges delay mass adoption

Food delivery robots hit Canadian sidewalks, but many challenges delay mass adoption

The Canadian PressDecember 21, 2022

When customers in downtown Vancouver placed orders with Pizza Hut in September, many of the pies landed on their doorsteps without a courier in sight. Instead, diners were met by…

Put your rolling skills to use with a special wrapping paper for the holidays

Put your rolling skills to use with a special wrapping paper for the holidays

Katrina LeslieNovember 27, 2022

With the holidays just around the corner, everyone is looking forward to the main event…at least the main event for those 19+! As holiday parties make a post-pandemic return, seeing…

Canna-curious about travel? Where you can – and definitely should not – consume weed

Canna-curious about travel? Where you can – and definitely should not – consume weed

As more regions legalize weed and it becomes a regular fixture in many people’s lives, more are considering how the drug may fit into their travel plans. Stacker analyzed recreational…

Okanagan brewery unveils special lager to support Canadian firefighters

Okanagan brewery unveils special lager to support Canadian firefighters

Logan LockhartJuly 24, 2024

A Penticton, B.C., brewery is bringing back a fan-favourite lager to pay tribute to firefighters across the nation. Cannery Brewing has unveiled its “Wildfire Dark Lager,” a limited-time release that…

2024’s best U.S. bachelor party destinations for golfers

2024’s best U.S. bachelor party destinations for golfers

By Ryan Plank Which U.S. cities are best for a golf-centric celebration with the guys? Ahead of the wedding season, LawnStarter ranked 2024’s best bachelor party destinations for golfers. We…

Austria steps up police checks in border areas after Germany liberalizes cannabis rules

Austria steps up police checks in border areas after Germany liberalizes cannabis rules

Associated PressApril 7, 2024

A word of caution for Canadians planning to take advantage of Germany’s newly relaxed cannabis rules during their European travels: neighbouring Austria is stepping up police checks near its border…

Danish hippie oasis has fought drug sales for years. Now, locals want to tear up the whole street

Danish hippie oasis has fought drug sales for years. Now, locals want to tear up the whole street

Associated PressMarch 22, 2024

The inhabitants of Copenhagen’s freewheeling Christiania neighbourhood plan to dig up the aptly named Pusher Street, in their latest attempt to stop illegal hashish sales which have led to deadly…

Travelling for March Break? Canadian border authorities share their top tips

Travelling for March Break? Canadian border authorities share their top tips

Esther MorandMarch 3, 2024

As March break approaches, many of us are finalizing our plans for a much-needed getaway. But before you pack your bags for your next adventure, the Canada Border Services Agency…